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Iliac Artery Pseudoaneurysm Rupture Following Excision of an Infected Hip Prosthesis

Abstract We report a case of external iliac artery aneurysm rupture during removal of the acetabular component for septic loosening. Potentially fatal hemorrhage would have occurred if the risk had not been recognized, and the external iliac vessels exposed to gain vascular control before proceeding...

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Published in:The Journal of arthroplasty 2011-09, Vol.26 (6), p.977.e13-977.e15
Main Authors: Smith, George H., MRCS (Ed), Nutton, Richard W., MD, FRCS, Fraser, Simon C., MD, FRCS
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract We report a case of external iliac artery aneurysm rupture during removal of the acetabular component for septic loosening. Potentially fatal hemorrhage would have occurred if the risk had not been recognized, and the external iliac vessels exposed to gain vascular control before proceeding with implant removal. A review of the literature on vascular injury at revision hip surgery is presented.
ISSN:0883-5403
1532-8406
DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2010.08.018